It quickly developed as a steamboat stop and military depot with agriculture and the army still forming the basis of its economy.ĭue to its long history, Yuma has a number of fabulous museums relating to its military and mining operations to stop by. Lying along the south bank of the Colorado River, the town was founded in the 1850s at one of the only safe places in the entire region to cross its rushing waters.
Set right on the border with both Mexico and California, it has a wealth of interesting historic attractions and fun outdoor activities for visitors to check out. Fittingly known as the ‘Sunniest City on Earth’, Yuma is situated in the southwest corner of Arizona, surrounded by the Sonoran Desert.
